DEAFENS Meaning and
Definition
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The term "deafens" is a verb that refers to the action of rendering a person or living being deaf, or the sensation of experiencing an intense, overpowering, or extreme level of noise that leads to the temporary or permanent loss of hearing ability. The concept implies the act of causing total or partial deafness, inducing a state in which no sound or external auditory signals can be perceived.
In a literal sense, "deafens" can involve physical damage to the auditory system, such as through exposure to loud noises or traumatic incidents that result in the impairment of hearing ability. The term can also describe the effect of being surrounded by a cacophony of sounds so loud and intense that it overwhelms the auditory organs, temporarily disabling or significantly reducing one's capacity to hear. This figurative usage typically portrays a situation where the volume or intensity of the noise is so high that it drowns out all other sounds and makes communication or understanding nearly impossible.
Moreover, "deafens" can also be applied metaphorically to describe a profound emotional or mental impact that renders a person unresponsive, oblivious, or impervious to external stimuli or messages. For instance, an overwhelming torrent of information, opinions, or ideas can "deafen" an individual, leading to a state of mental confusion, disengagement, or a sense of being emotionally overwhelmed or unable to process or comprehend further input. In this sense, "deafens" denotes an extreme reaction to an excessive amount of sensory input or an environment that causes a person to become unresponsive or disconnected from their surroundings.
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Etymology of DEAFENS
The word "deafens" is derived from the root word "deafen", which originated from Old English. The Old English term was "deafnian", which meant to make someone or something deaf or to become deaf. The word "deafen" itself can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "daubnjan", meaning "to deafen" or "to make soundless".
Similar spelling words for DEAFENS
- defense,
- defines,
- defence,
- deafen,
- defensive,
- defensible,
- defunct,
- devens,
- defends,
- defers,
- deafness,
- deadens.
Conjugate verb Deafens
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT PERFECT
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